Investment of over £500,000 to sustain and enhance sports facilities in Carmarthenshire
As the new sporting season kicks off, improvements to sporting facilities in the County, funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund [UKSPF], will provide a boost to many teams. One of the largest improvements will be the development…
Consultant Urologist takes on L’Etape du Tour de France for charity
Consultant Urologist Yeung Ng has raised £489 for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Glangwili Hospital. On 6th July 2024, Yeung cycled the L’Etape du Tour de France, which gives amateurs a chance to ride a mountain stage of…
Police Investigate Damage to Vehicle in Friars Park
Police in Carmarthen are investigating a report of damage to a vehicle which was parked in Friars Park car park, Carmarthen. The wing mirror of a grey Hyundai Sport was damaged sometime between 10am and 11.35am on Thursday, 12th September….
Council official says it is ‘categorically not okay’ for children in care to carry personal items in bin bags when moving home
A Welsh council official said it is “categorically not okay” for children in care to carry personal items in bin bags when moving home, after a report said this was taking place in parts of the country. Cardiff Council operational…
Cabinet member quizzed about changes to waste collection
A SENIOR councillor has been asked why he and his colleagues are pressing ahead with plans to centralise waste collection operations and reduce black bag collections in Carmarthenshire “despite clear dissatisfaction from those who will be most affected”. The written…
One Year On: Living Streets Cymru celebrates effectiveness of 20mph speed limits
Living Streets Cymru is celebrating a year since legislation was introduced to reduce speed limits in Wales. “The 20mph speed limit is already saving lives in Wales. The number of people injured on 20 and 30mph roads in the nation fell…
Risca man convicted of terrorism offence
A 41-year-old man from Risca near Newport has been found guilty of an offence under the Terrorism Act 2000. Following a two-week trial at Winchester Crown Court, Daniel Niinmae was convicted today (Monday, September 16) of possession of a…
Welsh Labour push back plans to enshrine international human rights treaties into Welsh Law
Plans to enshrine international human rights treaties into Welsh law will no longer be brought forward by 2026 despite a manifesto commitment, a committee heard. Labour’s 2021 Senedd manifesto pledged to incorporate United Nations conventions on rights of disabled people and…
Hitachi to help transform public transport in Wales
Transport for Wales has selected global company Hitachi to help digitally transform public transport within Wales, making it easier for customers to plan, book and pay for different modes of travel. Over the next five years, Hitachi will deliver a…
Cabinet Secretary for Transport sets out next steps for 20mph limits
Ahead of the anniversary of the introduction of the 20mph default speed limit in Wales, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, has set out the next steps. Earlier this year, the Cabinet Secretary announced a three phase-plan…